Future PLC

We're looking for someone who can create top quality, original lifestyle features for Future's women's print brands including Woman & Home, Woman, Woman's Weekly, Woman's Own and Chat. You'll be an experienced editor/writer who can generate ideas, commission and leverage commercial opportunities to maintain the success of the brands. You'll maintain deadlines, schedules and planning.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Feautres Director, you'll have the following responsibilities

• Responsibility for generating ideas, planning, commissioning and editing agreed pages across multiple brands, liaising with brand editors as part of the planning process.
• A strong understanding of our brands, what copy works for our audience and what our competitors are offering.
• Liaising with on-brand PRs and freelance writers.
• Delivering high quality, engaging and accurate content to deadline.• Maintaining planning grids and schedules.
• Booking freelance cover for holidays.
• Deputising for the group features director and supporting the wider features team where necessary.
• Identifying reuse opportunities to maximise budget efficiency.
• Working with other teams, such as digital and commercial effectively to deliver company strategy.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Proven ability to interview and write high-quality engaging, relevant features.
• Editing skills.
• Ability to pitch original, creative ideas for features.
• Excellent industry contacts, including PRs and top writers.
• Can work as part of a team and to guide and manage less senior colleagues.
• An understanding of key audiences.

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £35,000 - £45,000

This is a Hybrid role from our London Office, working three days from the office, two from home

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level E5

Who are we…

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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